The interpretation timeline

Jdt 8:21

How this passage has been read — the sources, oldest to newest.

From the early Church Fathers to now.

Jdt 8:21 · Douay-Rheims
“And now, brethren, as you are the ancients among the people of God, and their very soul resteth upon you: comfort their hearts by your speech, that they may be mindful how our fathers were tempted that they might be proved, whether they worshipped their God truly.”
Post-Reformation c. 1650 – 1900
1849
A.D.
1774–1849
“Brethren. Greek adds, “Let us shew our brethren that their soul depends on us, and the holy things, and the house, (temple) and the altar, are supported by us.” These were not therefore demolished, chap. v. 22. (Haydock) — “Yea, let us give thanks, above all, to the Lord our God, who tries us like our fathers. Remember,” &c.”
Source
Modern · 1953 →

The in-app commentary runs from the Fathers to the early-modern record, then stops — that's where the public-domain sources end, not where the reading does. For the modern reading, follow the sources directly.